How to Spot a Fake Morgan Dollar
Counterfeit Morgan Silver Dollar coins are increasingly common. Use the acoustic verifier above as your first line of defense, then check these key red flags:
- 🚨Incorrect weight (should be exactly 26.73g, fakes often 23-24g or overweight)
- 🚨Wrong diameter (should be 38.1mm)
- 🚨Magnetic attraction (genuine coins are not magnetic)
- 🚨Granular or 'fatty' surface appearance with dull luster
📖 Read Our Complete Morgan Dollar Authentication Guide
Step-by-step methods to detect counterfeits — weight, dimensions, visual tells, acoustic testing, and more.
About the Morgan Dollar
Morgan silver dollars were minted from 1878 to 1904 and again in 1921, designed by George T. Morgan. They are among the most collected and counterfeited U.S. coins. Key rarities like the 1893-S are prime targets for counterfeiters. Modern fakes, often from China, have become increasingly sophisticated. NGC and PCGS maintain databases of known counterfeits and provide authentication services.
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